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Benefits of Exercise After 40*

Tuesday, 14 March 2017, By Kimberley Hinschen

With work and life stresses, a lot of people tend to become
inactive after 40 years of age. By focusing on activities that you
enjoy, and having a tailored regular exercise routine, you can
experience many health benefits and transform your life.

Mental benefits:

Cardiovascular exercise increases concentrations of
norepinephrine, a chemical that can moderate the brain's response
to stress. 20mins of low-moderate cardio (e.g. cycling,
walking, swimming) is the perfect way to destress after a hard day
at work.

Unfortunately, as we get older our brain tends to become a bit
hazy, and degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's become more
prominent. While there is no current cure, studies have shown that
exercising regularly, especially between 25 and 45 years of age,
boosts the chemicals in the brain that support and
prevent degeneration.

Cardiovascular exercise increases the production of cells in
the hippocampus, and even produce new brain cells which assist in
decision making, higher thinking, boosts memory and increases the
ability to learn new things.

Physical Benefits:

Research shows that employees who are physically active on a
regular basis are more productive
and have more energy than their more sedentary peers. Exercise
has also been shown to boost creativity.

It's a common misconception that age slows your metabolism,
when it's actually the lack of physical activity. Regular physical
activity helps to build lean muscle mass which causes the body to
burn more energy, thus helping to maintain a healthy weight
range.

Including weight/resistance training in your training plan also
has great benefits including; improving your strength, flexibility
and mobility which all help with balance and coordination. Thus,
reducing the risk of falls. Strength training has also been shown
to alleviate arthritis symptoms.